MSI Optix G242 Esports Gaming Monitor with 144Hz Refresh Rate

MSI continues to expand its range of monitors for gaming enthusiasts, debuting the Optix G242 1080p 144hz monitor with a 23.8-inch IPS panel.

The monitor 144hz panel has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, a brightness of 250 cd/m2, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and dynamic contrast is 100,000,000: 1. Horizontal and vertical viewing angles – up to 178 degrees.

NVIDIA G-Sync helps make gameplay smoother, while Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light reduce eye strain during hours of battle. The response time is 1ms, and the refresh rate reaches 144Hz. The 144 hertz monitor claims 94.6 percent DCI-P3 color space and 127.7 percent sRGB color space.

The set of connectors includes digital interfaces DisplayPort 1.2a and HDMI 1.4 (× 2), as well as a standard audio jack. The stand allows you to adjust only the angle of inclination of the screen – within 25 degrees.

Price and availability

The MSI Optix G242 Esports 1080p 144hz monitor has been priced at $189.99 and available to buy on the Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.com websites.

MSI Optix G242 Specifications

• Display: 23.8-inch Anti-glare IPS panel
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
• Refresh rate: 144Hz
• Response time: 1ms(MPRT)
• Brightness: 250
• Viewing Angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• DCR: 1000000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.2745(H) x 0.2745(V)
• Display color: 16.7M
• DCI-P3 sRGB: 94.6% / 127.7%
• Ports: 1x Display Port (1.2a), 2x HDMI (1.4), 1x Earphone out
• Features: G-sync Compatible, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Frameless design, Kensington lock
• Vesa mounting: 100 X 100 mm
• Stand adjustment: Tilt: -5° ~ 20°
• Dimensions: 540.2 x 411.6 x 228.2 mm
• Weight: 3.33kg / 5.0kg

Last week, MSI has also introduced the new 200Hz gaming monitor called Optix MAG301CR2, made on a concave VA matrix with a radius curvature of 1500R. The size of the new MSI curved monitor is 29.5 inches diagonally, priced at $349.99.